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Exterior of Kootenay Wood Preserves building in Cranbrook BC
Cranbrook, Forestry Jemi Fibre on forestry buying spree in the East Kootenay

Jemi Fibre based in Vancouver also recently acquired three wood manufacturing companies in the region.

Photo of Maclean's magazine
Nelson, Tourism Nelson basks in the light of great Maclean’s exposure

City of Nelson and area received great exposure through a nice five page article and photo feature in the well-read magazine.

Financial Alert to small business regarding MMBC

How new taxes from Multi Material BC could affect your business.

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New Veterinary Hospital under construction in the Columbia Valley
Developments Invermere Veterinary Hospital constructing new premises

New veterinary facility under construction in the Columbia Valley set to open in the Fall 2014.

Photo Realtor Jason Wheeldon of Royal LePage East Kootenay Realty
Cranbrook, Real Estate Cranbrook unit sales up 55% in the first quarter of 2014

Cranbrook has seen 45 single family home sales within City limits compared to only 29 sales in the first quarter of 2013.

A kitchen designed by Interior Designs by Adrienne.
How to bring out the best in your home

Adrienne Gerein from Interior Designs by Adrienne explains what you need to think about when decorating your home.

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Exterior view of new Wloka Farms
Creston, Agriculture, Small Business Creston’s Wloka Farms new fruit stand under construction

Wloka Farms is busy constructing a new fruit stand building with easy highway access.

Photo Randy and Marci Halliday owners of the new Pop Shoes franchise in Creston
Creston, Small Business Pop Shoes bring 6,300 pairs of shoes to new Creston store

Randy and Marci Halliday have opened up a brand new 2,000 square foot Pop Shoes franchise.

Parents David and Coreena Berry hold the Habitat for Humanity banner while children (left to right) Hanna, 11, Jordan, 8, Alysha, 10, and Samantha, 16 months, show off their hardhats.
Cranbrook, Developments Habitat for Humanity Family Partner announced

The Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity West Kootenay has approved the Berry family as the successful applicants for the first Habitat for Humanity home

A photo of Jason Wheeldon.
Cranbrook, Real Estate Cranbrook unit sales up 55 per cent

Though real estate sales are up for the first quarter of 2014, this reflects relatively average sales.

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Exterior of Magnuson Hotel in Creston
Creston, Developments Former Hacienda Inn takes on Magnuson Hotel Brand in Creston

Magnuson Hotels last week announced the complete rebranding of the Magnuson Hotel Creston in British Columbia.

A hacker trying to steal information from a laptop.
Small Business, Technology Cyber security tips for small businesses

Ivo Georgiev with Detecta Systems Inc. suggests some ways you can prevent the cyber thieves from attacking your business.

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Jan Stone, the owner of The Painted Crate Benjamin Moore paint store in Cranbrook.
Cranbrook, Real Estate How to renovate with style

Make sure your personal style is reflected in any changes you make to your home

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Photo Kevin and Sandy Smith outside their business, Gold-N-Treasures
Creston, Small Business Creston’s Beadazzled now Gold-N-Treasures

Kevin and Sandy Smith recently changed the name of their business.

Canadian Solar Institute Owner and instructor, Mario Borsato, provides hands-on training to students at the recent Solar PV Design and Installation workshop at College of the Rockies’ Gold Creek campus.
Cranbrook, Education College signs partnership agreement with Canadian Solar Institute

An agreement has been signed to offer a Solar Photovoltaic Design and Installation workshop at the College’s Gold Creek Campus.

Fernie Convenient style

Serving the Fernie community, Brooke's Mobile Hairdressing makes it easy to look your best.

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Developments, Environment Upgrades and rebranding

Blue Lake Centre has undergone a host of new changes and revitalized its image.

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Invermere, Developments A new store is coming to town

The Columbia Valley is revving up to welcome a new grocery store, with Joe's No Frills opening in Invermere this May.

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Cranbrook, Retail More shopping options

A new Eclipse store location has opened in Cranbrook this spring.

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Creston, Small Business Pop in for new pumps

Creston has welcomed a much-needed shoe store to the community.

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Technology Beth Corven new head of GLOWS

GLOWS, a program under KAST, has a new manager.

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PAWS in Creston
Creston Pet care for busy professionals

Business travel poses challenges to pet owners, but there are solutions available.

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Heidi Thompson, owner and master stylist of Taupe Hair & Nail Studio
Cranbrook, Health & Wellness Sophisticated new location for salon

Heidi Thompson is bringing new energy and vibrance to Taupe Hair & Nail Studio in Cranbrook, B.C.

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Tim Hicks is standing in the outdoors, wearing a gear jacket and smiling for the camera.
Education, Environment Environmental planning in the Columbia Basin

Columbia Basin Trust has released a well-informed environment strategic plan that will guide the Trust until 2019.

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A graphic of a house with a sold sign on it.
BC to experience real estate growth in housing retail

CREA expects B.C. to see the largest growth, compared to other provinces, in retail housing activity in 2014

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Eight adults stand on a rocky shore with water and mountains in the background
Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Tourism Columbia Valley cultural tourism initiative

Communities in B.C.'s Columbia Valley are working together to promote cultural tourism and socio-economic health for their region.

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John Winter, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce
Environment Importance of resource sector can not be ignored says John Winter

President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce made a swing through the interior of BC.

Mike Reid is standing in front of a new desk with the Northstar logo on it.
Cranbrook, Developments Questions for Northstar GM’s service manager

Operations manager Mike Reid talks about what customers can expect with the expansion at Northstar GM.

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Northstar GM  has a gray service bay with three doors.
Cranbrook, Developments The extra mile at Northstar GM

With a 6,000-square-foot expansion, Northstar GM in Cranbrook has focused on providing exemplary service with its updated dealership.

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Flowers and lawn in foreground with Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Hotel in the background
Fairmont Hot Springs, Tourism Celebrating 50 years

Fifty years after it began as a 20-unit motel in 1964, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is a world-famous, world-class destination resort.

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RCMP officers with their police service dogs.
Cranbrook Kootenay dogs with very important jobs

This writer spends an afternoon with six canine members of the RCMP.

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Entrepreneurs Bradley Roulston and Ric Logtenberg of Time.ly and mentor Sandra Wear sat down with CKNW radio host Fiona Forbes
Nelson, Technology Nelson tech-startup “Time.ly” featured on CKNW

Entrepreneurs Bradley Roulston and Ric Logtenberg of Time.ly took to the airwaves.

Invermere, Retail Beautify your space

This home decor and furniture store has undergone a name change and stunning renovations.

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Cranbrook New players at Key City Theatre

Cranbrook’s Key City Theatre has a full complement of new staff, and exciting new services, too.

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A 3d printer!
Cranbrook, Technology 3-D printing has arrived

Rocky Mountain Print Solutions has purchased a MakerBot Replicator, commonly known as a 3-D printer.

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Caley (Left), Torin and Andrew Bennett this past winter with goat barn and market gardens in background
Rossland, Agriculture Farming the Kootenay Mountains

The Kootenay Local Agricultural Society supports local agriculture with education, a tool library and a Kootenay certification.

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Canadian Solar Institute Owner and instructor, Mario Borsato, provides hands-on training to students at the recent Solar PV Design and Installation workshop at College of the Rockies’ Gold Creek campus.
Cranbrook, Education, Environment Solar PV workshops at College of the Rockies

College of the Rockies and the Canadian Solar Institute have signed an agreement to offer solar PV workshops at the College’s Gold Creek Campus.

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Spokane River Front Park
Environment International conference will explore future of the Columbia River—REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

International conference that will take place in Spokane on October 21 to 23, 2014.

No Frill grocery store in Invermere nearing construction completion
Invermere, Developments No Frills grocery store coming to Invermere

The construction of Invermere's newest grocery store is nearing completion.

Man wading in a stream
Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood Teck Coal offers public consultation on Elk Valley Water Quality Plan

The Elk Valley Water Quality Plan includes three phases of public consultation.

A honey-coloured log home by Trappeur Homes has a green roof, three gables and a porch.
Invermere, Developments Not just another brick in the wall

Aaron Cameron and Max Fanderl of Invermere's Trappeur Homes, knew they wanted to build a better wall system—here’s what they learned along the way.

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Photo of Personal Injury Lawyer, Graham Temple
Cranbrook Personal Injury Lawyer, Graham Temple, wins settlement for injured pedestrian

The BC Court of Appeal, in mid March of this year set aside a trial judgment for long time Cranbrook resident, Lenord Russell.

Loaves of crusty bread on a wire shelf
Invermere, Cuisine Quality above all

Artisan breads, custom wedding cakes, pretzels, chocolate confections and dog treats—Quality Bakery in Invermere, B.C., makes the best of them all.

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A prospector panning for gold in a river.
Mining East Kootenay Chamber of Mines moves to protect prospectors

Discussions are ongoing with the provincial government about protecting grassroots explorers from excessive new fees.

by Jessica Kirby
Sue Foraie, haul truck driver, at Fording River Operations, stands on the deck of a yellow haul truck.
Elkford, Sparwood, Mining Mining Week with Teck

Teck Coal is once again offering free mine tours in Sparwood and Elkford in southeastern B.C. in conjunction with Mining Week in May 2014.

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Earth moving equipment, a trench holding a metal framework, and a few workers
Canal Flats, Developments A new reservoir for Canal Flats

If all goes as planned, the village of Canal Flats, B.C., will have a new $2.7-million water system completed by the end of June 2014.

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Audra Wallace of the Rocky Mountain Redneck Cafe and Denise Pallesen of Nutter's Bulk & Natural Foods
Cranbrook, Small Business Business women helping business women

Denise Pallesen of Nutter's Bulk & Natural Foods in Cranbrook, B.C., is involved with the Women’s Enterprise Centre, which offers mentoring for business women.

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Two people sitting in wooden lawn chairs overlooking a small lake, forest and mountains
Fernie, Tourism World famous in our own backyard

Hiking and fly-fishing enthusiasts, along with corporate and social event groups, keep Island Lake Lodge near Fernie, B.C., busy during the summer months.

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Beautiful nature scene of the valley, mountains, and sky
Environment Nature Trust of BC acquires last piece of heritage land in East Kootenays

The purchase of the last privately owned property on Wigwam Flats has been completed.

Trish Bazalgette of Tara Books in Salmo stands behind a counter with frames on the wall and a stack of books.
Retail, Small Business Bringing books and art to Salmo

Newly opened Tara Books brings together 15 years of framing experience and a bright, high-quality used bookstore.

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